Sophie Kinsella

Joining her husband in Los Angeles, Becky Bloomwood pursues work as an A-list celebrity stylist only to find herself caught between two rival stars, a situation that is further complicated by her father's mysterious agenda. By the best-selling author of The Undomestic Goddess.

A Novel

Shopaholic to the Stars

Sarah Sammis

For instance, one of the first things Becky participates in is a charity race. It's called a "Ten Miler." Except for marathons (26 miles) and half marathons (13 miles), all other long distance races, especially the charity ones, are metric. She would have been doing a 10K which is only about 6 miles.

The biggest plot point is the rivalry between Sage and another actress sent up a huge red flag. Hollywood doesn't foster that sort of rivalry. I'm frankly surprised the studios let them carry on for as long as they did. The second irksome plot point was the fight between Becky and Suze.

But finally, the ending at the start of a roadtrip was a huge glaring missed opportunity. It also shows just how British this series is, even when books are set in the States. If this novel had been written by an American (or more broadly, a North American), the road trip would have been the final act of the novel. It would have been the point where Becky would have been transformed and would have better come to understand her home away from home.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella returns with another laugh-out-loud Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) adventure: a hilarious road trip through the American West to Las Vegas. Becky is on a major rescue mission through the American West to Las Vegas! Her father has vanished from Los Angeles on a mysterious quest with the husband of Becky’s best friend, Suze. Becky’s mum is hysterical; Suze is flat-out desperate. Worse, Becky must tolerate an enemy along for the ride, who she’s convinced is up to no good. Determined to get to the bottom of why her dad has disappeared, help Suze, contain the dreaded Alicia, and reunite her fractured family, Becky knows that she must marshal all her trademark ingenuity. The result: her most outrageous and daring plan yet! But just when her family needs her more than ever, can Becky pull it off? Praise for Shopaholic to the Rescue “Full of gags, sparkling dialogue and beautifully drawn characters . . . It’s a real treat to be reunited with the eminently loveable, incredibly ditzy and fiercely loyal Shopaholic protagonist Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood).”—Daily Mail “Will Bex and best friend Suze ever make up? Will Becky’s old nemesis, banker Derek Smeath, finish his memoir? Why can’t our beloved Shopaholic seem to spend any money, even on a $2.50 pencil? . . . This is escapism that will make you giggle out loud.”—USA Today “Readers can’t help but be delighted. Kinsella never once loses Becky’s voice and heart, which is one of the joys of the Shopaholic series.”—Publishers Weekly “Full of Becky’s outrageous ideas, including a heist à la Ocean’s Eleven, this novel does not disappoint. . . . Kinsella adds a mystery and twists and turns at every corner in this latest work while maintaining Becky’s signature voice.”—Library Journal

Shopaholic to the Rescue

A happy ending to what started in Shopaholic to the Stars

In the previous book I complained about how off character Becky and Suze were. Happily they come back to their usual selves over the course of the journey. Neither one gets to the extremes of the first couple books as there has been character growth. Most importantly, though, the reasons for their off behavior is explained and Alicia's machinations towards breaking them apart is revealed.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A witty novel with the twists of a soap and the laughs of a rom-com.”—InTouch Sophie Kinsella returns to her beloved Shopaholic series with Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) newly arrived in Hollywood and starry-eyed. She and her two-year-old daughter, Minnie, have relocated to L.A. to join Becky’s husband, Luke, who is there to handle PR for famous actress Sage Seymour. Becky can’t wait to start living the A-list lifestyle, complete with celebrity sightings, yoga retreats, and shopping trips to Rodeo Drive. But she really hopes to become a personal stylist—Sage’s personal stylist—if only Luke would set up an introduction. Then, unexpectedly, Becky is offered the chance to dress Sage’s archrival, and though things become a bit more complicated, it’s a dream come true! Red carpet premieres, velvet ropes, paparazzi clamoring for attention—suddenly Becky has everything she’s ever wanted. Or does she? Praise for Shopaholic to the Stars “Shopaholic Becky is funnier than ever as she tries to make it in Hollywood as a celeb stylist.”—People “Our beloved heroine Becky hilariously juggles motherhood and a new career. . . . Sophie Kinsella is such a genius.”—Redbook “It’s impossible not to fall in love with Becky and her antics, and this latest offering doesn’t disappoint. With appeal for fans of Kinsella’s prior Shopaholic books, this one will draw in new fans as well. Like the first six in the series, [Shopaholic to the Stars] is screamingly funny and lots of fun.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Take the caustic wit of Gillian Flynn and the comedy of manners of Edith Wharton, add a British accent—that’s Sophie Kinsella.”—The Globe and Mail “Fans of the series who love Becky just as she is (and has always been) will enjoy this seventh series entry. . . . Kinsella expertly plots this story and deftly drops in some unexpected twists.”—Library Journal “Becky is a truly engaging narrator. She may be self-centered, a shopping addict and a bit flighty, but she’s also good-natured and genuinely funny. It’s a joy to accompany her on her journey, no matter how tangled it seems at times. A light, enjoyable read that’s pure escapism.”—Kirkus Reviews “Winsome Becky’s romp through Hollywood will thoroughly entertain readers, and the novel’s conclusion neatly paves the way for Becky’s next adventure.”—Booklist

Gillian Rose

While Becky had some annoying moments, I still rather liked this one? Suze bothered me way more. Could have done without Alicia (UGHHHHH). And I hate when Becky and Luke fight. I'm shocked at how this actually ending in a cliffhanger.

4.5 stars

I REALLY liked this one! It was so funny. Becky had tons of growth (even though her friends and family tried to shame her for it?!?). It was such a blast.

"Becky's father Graham and her best friend's husband, Tarquin, have disappeared from Los Angeles saying simply they have "something to take care of." But Tarquin's wife Suze who is Becky's best friend, and Becky's mother Jane, are convinced the two men are hiding something and are in danger--their imaginations run wild. They must track them down! Hijinks ensue as husband Luke drives Becky, daughter Minnie, Jane, Suze and other favorite Kinsella characters across country from LA to Las Vegas in search of the missing men. Becky feels deeply guilty about ignoring her father while he was in LA, in addition Becky feels her enemy Alicia is threatening her friendship with Suze."--

Catherine Duplessis

To be honest, I can’t wait to finish this series. Shopaholic was the first book I read after University to get out of my reading slump school had created. It was a perfect lighthearted escape to go back to reading for fun, but now that I have read a lot more books, the Shopaholic series makes my eyes roll. Becky’s bitchy attitude against almost every women, constantly commenting in a negative way on their looks, and the plots are always based on a misunderstanding or a « secret » that is resolved when the characters finally talk to each other (at the end of the book of course). If they would have talked to each other in the first chapter there would be no story. And that is the worst kind of book in my opinion. It makes me want to yell at the characters to talk to each other and stop wasting my time. Let’s hope Christmas Shopaholic will redeem the series a bit. On to the next one!

evy 

i have such a soft spot for becky bloomwood

Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) is in Hollywood! She's hanging out with celebs . . . or at least she will be, once her husband Luke introduces her to his new A-list client Sage Seymour. Becky sets her heart on a new career - she's going to be a stylist to the stars! And when a chance encounter thrusts her into the limelight, she grabs her opportunity. But in between choosing clutch bags and chasing celebrities, Becky loses touch with her family and her best friend . . . Caught up in the whirlwind of Tinseltown, has Becky gone too far this time? Everybody loves Sophie Kinsella: "I almost cried with laughter" Daily Mail "Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page" Jenny Colgan "Properly mood-altering . . . funny, fast and farcical. I loved it" Jojo Moyes "A superb tale. Five stars!" Heat OUT NOW the new Sunday Times bestseller from Sophie Kinsella: CHRISTMAS SHOPAHOLIC ALSO AVAILABLE the irresistible new stand-alone novel: LOVE YOUR LIFE

(Shopaholic Book 7)

Rebeca Keren Nuñez

Advertencia!: No podes leerla si no leíste las anteriores, ya que tiene personajes y conflictos que vienen de otras novelas, a los que se suman problemas y personajes nuevos. En cierta forma no es una historia completa, sino que se siente sin final y que el final cerraría con la siguiente novela, lo que es raro. Y la amo a Becky, pero la verdad en esta novela su personaje decae, mas que en cualquiera de las anteriores. Y ojo que soy super fan de la saga.

ashwitherow

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           Sophie Kinsella is one of my favourite authors, I’m sure of this because Becky is can be quite easy to dislike at times.. however the author writes her in such a way that I don’t dislike nearly as much as I should. Instead of being annoying, she comes across as quirky and fun loving! Alicia ‘longlegs’ is introduced about a third of the way into this book, but she doesn’t really play much if a role afterwards, which slightly confused me. She felt like someone just thrown into the story for added drama; which was the purpose I suppose. However the novel is still entertaining throughout. The ending leads on to the next book, which seems a little drawn out but I’m still intrigued to find out where Tarquin and Beckys father have gotten to.

Becky's gone too far in the past - but now she's putting things right. She's determined to track down her missing dad, help her best friend Suze, bond with her worst enemy Alicia Bitch Long-legs (well - maybe) and work out how to play blackjack. As she discovers quite how much her friends and family need help, she comes up with a brilliant plan. Becky is going to rescue everyone. But can she rescue herself?

Kourtney

Not as light and fluffy as the previous books, but I still enjoyed it. With the way the book ended, I would be happy to declare it as the final Shopaholic book. I'm not sure I will enjoy the retirement years if this series continues on.

Chantale

I liked it better than Mini Shopaholic.
It is funny and it kept me reading. With the way this one ended their better be an other book in the series because I want to know what happens next.

Erin 

Okay, so quick story. The only reason I've read this (and not the four books that come between this and Shopaholic Takes Manhattan) is that Sophie had a book tour stop in my city and in order to attend, you needed to buy the book she was promoting. And then one day I ran out of things to read because I sent all my other books home so this became my only hope. It wasn't bad, but certainly was interesting to read having not read the previous 4 books in the series. I LOVE Minnie, and Becky as a mother is not as disastrous as I would have expected. I was surprised that she still had zero impulse control, but I guess we wouldn't have a series without it. I was taken aback by the cliffhanger at the end though - never has a Shopaholic book had me grasping for the next one.

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           I've well established that I like Sophie's standalone novels better, and this book proves that point. However, there were many interesting things that kept me entertained without being annoyed. I haven't read all of the Shopaholic novels (so why I've read the last two, I don't know) so I'm not tired of Becky and her antics quite yet, but I can see why others would be. She is still the same person she was in the first book, and after 8 novels I would expect her to have evolved more. Even though I haven't read about 3 of the books, I feel as if she had more growth as a character in this one alone than all the others combined. I was pleased that she somewhat got over the shopping thing (for a while anyway), although the reason was a bit bizarre. The idea that she wants another child popped up out of nowhere, and yet disappeared just as quickly, never mentioned again. I'm glad we've (hopefully) gotten rid of Alicia Bitch Longlegs because I was getting tired of hearing Becky complain about her (even though it really was rightly done). I thought the affair Suze had was out of character, as to me she had zero inclinations to being unfaithful to Tarkie. The end resolution reminded me of the end of Anna and the French Kiss with Etienne going off to school by telling all his father's friends. In fact, it was an almost identical solution to the problem. Overall this was entertaining, extremely light and extremely quick and painless. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon read with little brain power necessary.

Joy Xie

To Las Vegas . . . and beyond! Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) is on a major rescue mission! Hollywood was full of surprises, and now she's on a road trip to Las Vegas to help her friends and family. She's determined to get to the bottom of why her dad has mysteriously disappeared, help her best friend Suze and even bond with long-time enemy Alicia Bitch Long-legs (maybe...). As Becky discovers just how much her friends and family need help, she comes up with her biggest, boldest, most brilliant plan yet! So can she save the day just when they need her most? Becky is setting out to make things right in this laugh-out-loud, feel-good conclusion to her American adventure that began with SHOPAHOLIC TO THE STARS.

Shopaholic to the Stars A Novel

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